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Country Star Luke Combs Waited Until 21 to Start Playing Guitar
16 Oct
Summary
- Luke Combs didn't start playing guitar until 11 years ago, at age 21
- His mother encouraged him, saying Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw also started at 21
- Combs taught himself guitar and was writing his own songs within a year
In a recent interview, country music star Luke Combs, now 35 years old, reflected on when he first started playing guitar. Combs revealed that he didn't pick up the instrument until 11 years ago, when he was 21 years old.
At the time, Combs was working two jobs and had dropped out of college. His mother then encouraged him to start playing, claiming that two major country stars, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, had also begun strumming the guitar at the same age. Combs said he was skeptical, thinking he was "way better than those guys," but he decided to give it a try.
Despite having no prior experience with the guitar, Combs taught himself how to play. He spent the entire summer practicing on his porch, and by the following year, he was writing and performing his own songs. Combs' journey from college dropout to country music success is a testament to his dedication and natural talent.
